Job Description
Rural and Projects · Leeds, Petworth As a graduate on the rural pathway, no one day is the same. We offer a great range of opportunities within the Rural & Projects division. Salary: £27,000 and £1,000 sign on bonus Locations available: Leeds, Petworth The Role Working out of offices in Leeds, Cambridge and Petworth, the Savills Minerals & Waste Management team is one of the largest specialist teams of its kind in the UK and operates on a national basis, providing specialist advice to landowners, mineral operators, waste management companies, developers and institutional clients. Our services cover the full lifecycle of mineral and waste assets, including acquisitions and disposals, valuations, lease negotiations, estate management and a wide range of consultancy services. Although based out of three principal offices, the team of nine professionals work collaboratively as a single national department. The team comprises multiple directors, associates, and graduates/apprentices. As a graduate in the Minerals & Waste Management team, you will undertake training towards your APC through the RICS Minerals & Waste Management pathway and gain first-hand exposure to the full range of work undertaken by the team. Your development will be supported by working alongside experienced professionals with extensive sector knowledge, while also being given genuine responsibility from an early stage and becoming an integral part of the wider team. The role will involve a mixture of site-based and office-based work. This will include inspecting active quarries and waste management facilities, meeting with landowners and operators, undertaking due diligence enquiries, reviewing planning permissions and tenure documentation, and preparing valuations, reports and client advice. The role will require travel across the UK and Ireland, including occasional overnight stays. How you’ll make an impact: High attention to detail, well organised and a proactive approach Ability to empower those around them Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills A team player with leadership potential Ability to Listen to others and Collaborate effectively Strategic approach to problem solving Highly motivated Ability to challenge in a positive way Computer literate Ahead of anything else, we look for individualism and diversity in our graduate intake - so it's very important at every stage of the selection process that you take the opportunity to show us what you're really like. Be honest and above all, be yourself. Benefits (headline): Permanent Contract for all graduates, as opposed to a 2 year training contract Interest free season ticket loan Pension Scheme – Royal London Company mobile phone and Laptop Training and APC costs covered 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential Discretionary bonus scheme and employee discounts Key skills: Decision Making Collaboration Building Relationships Planning and Organising Adaptability Resilience Future Talent Objectives Technical & Professional Knowledge - Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge and understanding of the profession you are training within, the qualification you are completing, and the role you are undertaking. Enrol and begin active progress towards your qualification, understanding the competencies/KSBs required and maintain an up-to-date record of experience Complete all required induction training (including mandatory training on MyLearning) Business Awareness – Asks good relevant questions, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm to know about the business. Has a foundational understanding of the UK business strategy, the team strategy and your contribution towards both. Adhere to additional requirements in place, set by your division. Has a clear understanding of their personal brand – office attire, etiquette and team expectations Work Quality – Accurately completes tasks on time, with guidance from team members where required. Approach tasks with team and client expectations in mind Show attention to detail in all outputs, including data accuracy, formatting, and compliance with Savills’ brand and policies Time Management – Maintain good time keeping, both personally and professionally. Arrive at work in good time, make every effort to be a reliable team member, emulating the working culture of your team Meet agreed deadlines consistently, prioritising tasks effectively - communicating any capacity issues or questions early and proactively to your team Effective Communication – Begin building effective working relationships with colleagues across the team and wider business. Have regular 1:1s with your line manager and encourage team members to provide feedback on your work Adapt style with different stakeholders, maintaining professionalism at all times Training: Our training and development programme is highly regarded as one of the best in the property industry, and is geared towards enabli